Family
42 GermanySimple articles about Family.
Child Benefits and Parental Leave Payments in Germany: Kindergeld, Elterngeld, Kinderzuschlag
Child Support in Germany: Payments for Children and a Former Spouse
Childcare in Germany: Parental Responsibility, the Jugendamt, and Kindergeld
Children's Adaptation in Germany: Daycare, School, and the German Language
Division of Property in Germany: Zugewinnausgleich, Pensions, and Prenuptial Agreements
Divorce in Germany: Requirements, Separation Year, Court and Residence Permit
Divorce in Germany: Trennungsjahr, Court, Support, Assets, and Residence Permits
Elterngeld in Germany: Parental Allowance, Amounts, and Application Process
Elterngeld in Germany: who can receive parental allowance and how to apply
Elternzeit in Germany: Who Is Entitled to Parental Leave and How to Apply
Family Reunification in Germany: Requirements, Documents, and Typical Routes
Family Reunification in Germany: Who Can Move and What Conditions Apply
Family Reunification in Germany: Who Can Move and What Documents Are Needed
Family Reunification of a Child with a Parent in Germany: Conditions, Documents, and Risks
Family Reunification Visa for Germany: Requirements, Documents, and A1
A Child’s Citizenship and Passport in Germany: Documents for Parents Who Are Russian Citizens How parents who are Russian citizens in Germany can prepare to obtain their child’s birth certificate, apostille, citizenship, and passport through the Standesamt and the consulate. Child Benefits and Parental Leave Payments in Germany: Kindergeld, Elterngeld, Kinderzuschlag An overview of the main benefits for families with children in Germany: Kindergeld, Kinderzuschlag, Elterngeld, Mutterschaftsgeld, Bildung und Teilhabe, and Waisenrente. Child Support in Germany: Payments for Children and a Former Spouse How Trennungsunterhalt, Nachehelicher Unterhalt, and Kindesunterhalt work in Germany: who pays, how the Düsseldorfer Tabelle is used, and what Selbstbehalt, Jugendamt, Unterhaltsurkunde, and Unterhaltsvorschuss mean. Childcare in Germany: Parental Responsibility, the Jugendamt, and Kindergeld How Aufsichtspflicht works in Germany: when a child can be left alone, who is liable for damages, where to turn for help, and how Kindergeld works after the age of 18. Children's Adaptation in Germany: Daycare, School, and the German Language A practical guide for parents about moving to Germany with children: how to find a Kita place, how the school system works, what language support classes may look like, and where families can look for help. Division of Property in Germany: Zugewinnausgleich, Pensions, and Prenuptial Agreements Division of Property in Germany: Zugewinnausgleich, Pensions, and Prenuptial Agreements Divorce in Germany: Requirements, Separation Year, Court and Residence Permit Divorce in Germany: Requirements, Separation Year, Court and Residence Permit Divorce in Germany: Trennungsjahr, Court, Support, Assets, and Residence Permits A step-by-step overview of divorce in Germany: lawyer, Familiengericht, year of separation, costs, support, division of assets, children, residence permits, and recognition of a foreign divorce. Elterngeld in Germany: Parental Allowance, Amounts, and Application Process How Elterngeld works in Germany in 2026: Basiselterngeld, ElterngeldPlus, Partnerschaftsbonus, deadlines, calculation, income limits, and the application process. Elterngeld in Germany: who can receive parental allowance and how to apply How Elterngeld parental allowance works in Germany: eligibility, Basiselterngeld and ElterngeldPlus amounts, Partnerbonus, documents, and how to apply. Elternzeit in Germany: Who Is Entitled to Parental Leave and How to Apply Elternzeit in Germany: Who Is Entitled to Parental Leave and How to Apply Family Reunification in Germany: Requirements, Documents, and Typical Routes Who can move to Germany under the family reunification program (Familiennachzug), what basic requirements are checked by the embassy and the Ausländerbehörde, and when a different visa route is needed instead of family reunification. Family Reunification in Germany: Who Can Move and What Conditions Apply A brief overview of Familiennachzug in Germany: spouses, minor children, parents, and other relatives, as well as language, income, and housing requirements. Family Reunification in Germany: Who Can Move and What Documents Are Needed An informational guide to family reunification in Germany: spouses, children, parents of minors, basic requirements, A1 language skills, housing, income, insurance, and applying for a national D visa. Family Reunification of a Child with a Parent in Germany: Conditions, Documents, and Risks A guide to family reunification for a minor child with a parent in Germany: §32 AufenthG, age requirements, consent of the other parent, documents, insurance, and what to consider after turning 18. Family Reunification Visa for Germany: Requirements, Documents, and A1 How family reunification works in Germany: who can apply for a national D visa, what requirements apply to spouses and children, when an A1 certificate is required, and what documents to prepare.
